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Tag Archives: mint
Dreams of Summer Gin Smash
A flavourful, refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) I find there’s no better way to chase away the midwinter blues than by cranking up the heat just a little, putting on some summery tunes and whipping up a delicious cocktail that just … Continue reading
Posted in cocktails
Tagged Academy Award cocktail, blood orange, Canadian gin, citrus, cocktail, coriander seeds, gin, gin smash, mint, mocktail, orange, Oscar party cocktail, refreshing, soda water, sugar, Ungava, Ungava gin, winter cocktail
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Fragrant Rice with Cauliflower, Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon
Spice up any meal with this colourful, delicious main or side dish Sometimes called aromatic rice, versions of this dish are really popular in numerous Middle Eastern, Indian, North African and Asian cuisines. Not only do they look beautiful thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Cauliflower, Grains, rice
Tagged almonds, apricots, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, healthy side dish, how to make tastier rice, how to use turmeric, lemon, Main DIsh, middle eastern rice, mint, Paula Roy, rice, rice recipes, side dish, turmeric, vegan, vegetarian, what to do with rice, what to do with turmeric
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Greek-style tomato, chickpea and spinach stew
I remember thinking many years ago that I’d never learn to enjoy chickpeas. Well, times have changed because now I just love them. They don’t have much taste on their own, but mix them with almost any mixture of other … Continue reading
Posted in One dish meals, Soups and stews, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged chickpeas, comfort food, feta, gluten-free, great stew for fall, Greek, Greek food, Greek seasoning, Greek spices, hearty, lemon, mint, oregano, spinach, stew, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian, what to eat when it's cold out
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Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad
I love crunchy salads that are packed with flavour and colour so this one is a real winner for me. I find the hot-salty-sour-bitter-sweet flavours of Vietnamese food absolutely irresistable and appreciate that Vietnamese food is also considered to be … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Salads, Vegetables
Tagged Asian, cabbage, carrot, chicken, chile paste, cilantro, cucumber, dinner, fish sauce, fresh, healthy, lime, lunch, mint, red onion, red pepper, salad, sesame oil, shrimp, Vietnamese
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Melon and Bacon Salad
Two weeks of particularly fresh, flavourful food in the Constantly Cooking kitchen are drawing to a close. I had so much fun with the August Farmers’ Feast Challenge, dreaming up great new dishes thanks to a bursting bushel basket of … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Salads
Tagged bacon, brunch, canary, canteloupe, dijon, Farmers Feast, honey, honeydew, lemon, melon, mint, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Rochon Garden, salad, vinaigrette
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Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad
As soon as I saw the gorgeous purple cabbage from Bergeron Gardens in my August Farmers’ Feast basket from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it. This beautiful salad is quick to prepare … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Vegetables
Tagged almond, apple, cashews, cumin, lime juice, mint, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pistachios, purple cabbage, red cabbage, salad, shallot, slaw, sunflower seeds
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